Director of Finance
NORTHWEST RESPIRATORY SERVICES LLC
Summary
Northwest Respiratory Services is seeking a strategic hands-on Director of Finance to lead the company's financial operations, planning, reporting, and performance management functions. This role is responsible for creating a reliable financial operating system that provides leadership with timely, accurate information and actionable insights. The Director of Finance will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, operational analytics, and financial decision support, enabling executives to focus on running the business rather than gathering financial data. The ideal candidate combines strong financial discipline with business acumen and serves as a trusted advisor to the President and executive leadership team.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Lead the monthly close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
- Prepare and present monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and executive reporting packages
- Provide meaningful insights and recommendations that support leadership decision-making
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Planning
- Own the annual budget process and rolling financial forecasts
- Develop revenue, expense, labor, capital, and cash flow projections
- Perform scenario planning and risk analysis to support strategic decisions
Treasury and Cash Management
- Oversee daily management and short- and long-term cash forecasting
- Manage working capital, debt schedules, capital planning, and liquidity needs
- Deliver regular cash flow reporting and recommendations to leadership
Business Partnership and Strategic Support
- Build financial models to evaluate pricing, investments, expansion opportunities, contracts, and operations initiatives
- Partner with Sales and Operations to improve profitability and financial performance
- Provide proactive financial recommendations that support organizational goals
Financial Controls and Governance
- Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and financial processes
- Support audit activities and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards
- Oversee accounts receivable performance, reserve analysis, and working capital metrics
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced credential preferred
- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience
- Strong experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting
- Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and financial analysis functions in a growing organization
- Knowledge of internal controls, financial governance, budgeting processes, and audit support
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting financial information to executives, boards, and business leaders
- Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
- Healthcare, medical services, DME, or multi-location operations experience preferred
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- FSA Account
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Year-end Bonus
Company overview
Northwest Respiratory Services LLC (NRS) is a privately held regional leader in the respiratory product and service industry, founded in 1976 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company specializes in providing high-quality respiratory and wound care products and services to the senior care market across the Upper Midwest and near west regions. NRS operates as a clinically driven, customer-focused organization that serves healthcare facilities and patients with comprehensive respiratory solutions including oxygen therapy, respiratory therapy, sleep therapy, and wound therapy products. Their product portfolio encompasses ventilators, stationary and portable oxygen concentrators, oximeters, CPAP/BiPAP equipment, nebulizers, NPWT pumps, liquid oxygen systems, and tracheostomy supplies. The company maintains Joint Commission accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to quality standards and patient safety. With strategically located offices across multiple states including Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado, NRS provides reliable service delivery and emergency support through dedicated clinicians and technicians. The company's mission emphasizes compassionate care, integrity, and delivering quality respiratory products at the best possible value while maintaining the highest standards of care.